Press Brake Operator — Set-Up & Quality Focus

Zehnder Rittling; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Zehnder Rittling in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Press Brake Operator with setup responsibilities to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will operate and set up mechanical brake presses and feeders for aluminum and steel fin and bracket components, working with teammates to meet production goals while following safety standards.

Shifts run 5:30 am – 4:00 pm on weekdays with occasional overtime on Fridays and Saturdays; ambitious candidates must have reliable transportation and the

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience with set-up and operation of presses.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to use small hand tools.
• Prior vocational/trade school background preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and utilize measuring equipment such as calipers/micrometer. Ability to read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Reviews job order to determine customer specifications.
• Determines dies necessary to run job.
• Sets up press, positioning dies, set ram etc.
• Operates press at speed necessary to produce required product quantities and meet quality standards.
• Sets feeder (i.e. to size of Fin and stroke feed)
• Performs periodic inspection of product to ensure quality
• Completes paperwork specific to jobs.
• Works in a safe manner, utilizing all required personal protective equipment.
• Assists in all other areas of cell. Maintains flexibility to transfer to other cells to assist when needed.

Skills

Basic Mechanical Skills

Small Hand Tools

Reading Tape Measure

Mathematical Calculations

Education

Vocational/Trade School Background

Tools

Calipers/Micrometer

Job description

Zehnder Rittling in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Press Brake Operator with setup responsibilities to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will operate and set up mechanical brake presses and feeders for aluminum and steel fin and bracket components, working with teammates to meet production goals while following safety standards.

Shifts run 5:30 am – 4:00 pm on weekdays with occasional overtime on Fridays and Saturdays; ambitious candidates must have reliable transportation and the